Young Saints shining on softball diamond

CEDAR RAPIDS - The Xavier softball comes entered this season with a young team, but that hasn't slowed the Saints.

The Saints returned only three seniors - Courtney Colston returns after starting in the outfield and is joined by infielders Allison Schwach, who plays second base, and Hayley Deutmeyer, who leads the infield at shortstop.

'As seniors, we have to work together and show good leadership to keep the team and the younger girls focused so we can start the season off on a good note,” Colston said.

The team also returned a few juniors who played as sophomores. Erin Drahozal brings back power when she steps to the plate and can get the team some strikeouts when she pitches. The team also returns juniors Claire Christianson, Brady Hoffman, Morgan Breitbach and Kylie Oldridge.

After a 29-11 finish last year, the Saints have hit the ground running this spring and stand 6-0.